Panthers tab Pugh in sixth round

COLLEGE STATION — The Carolina Panthers selected Texas A&M safety Jordan Pugh in the sixth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, giving the Aggies their lone selection this season.

Pugh, who’s 5 foot 11 and 200 pounds, led the 6-7 Aggies this past season with three interceptions. He was second to fellow safety Trent Hunter in tackles with 84. Tight end Jamie McCoy and offensive linemen Mike Shumard, Kevin Matthews and Lee Grimes were bypassed in the draft and likely will go the free-agent route.

A&M has had 14 players selected in the last seven drafts, and hasn’t had a first rounder since defensive lineman Ty Warren and defensive back Sammy Davis both went in the top round in 2003.

That has a chance to change next year, when linebacker Von Miller and quarterback Jerrod Johnson should be on the board.